The Valentine's Day Massacre -- The Valentine's Thread for Bitter Single Folks

Der-draigen · Post by **Der-draigen** » Mon Feb 11, 2002 8:54 pm

Well well well, here it is again, that Hallmark holiday specially designed to make single people, people without a significant other -- heck, even people who just can't get a date -- feel pretty gosh darn worthless. It's as if Someone Big and Important said, "Yes, let's pick out a specific day of the year to remind people just how lonesome and hopeless they really are. Because they're really not aware of it, they need to be beaten over the head with the facts. Let's remind them of their Loser Status by shoving happy, romantic couples down their ridiculous throats!!"

Personally, I've never had a Valentine's Day that was worth anything.

Ever break up with someone just before Valentine's Day? I have, twice. Loser.

Anyway -- if you hate Valentine's Day as much as I do, come on in here and sit a spell. We can cry in our beers whilst listening to bawl-music of choice.

*Opens a Killian and puts Roy Orbison on the CD*

Quark · Post by **Quark** » Mon Feb 11, 2002 9:17 pm

Ahh, Valentine's Day. The most pointless holiday in the year (and that's saying alot).

Wow, congratulations Homer. You showed your affection for one whole day! Your significant other may be proud of you, but I think that's pretty darn pathetic.

What makes 1 day out of 365 so much more appropriate for being romantic? Valentine's day is an excuse for people to get away with nothing for the rest of the year.

You want romantics? Last time I checked people liked spontaneity.

Waverly · Post by **Waverly** » Mon Feb 11, 2002 9:44 pm

Der-draigen. You really should write greeting cards. *wiping away a tear* Will you be my anti-Valentine? We can celebrate by drinking too much and flaming happy couples

Der-draigen · Post by **Der-draigen** » Mon Feb 11, 2002 9:44 pm

@Quark: My sentiments exactly. Like my mother says: "If you can't be nice to me while I'm alive, don't bring flowers to my funeral."

Valentine's is just another manufactured holiday, made to generate capital. The gift-giving and general money-spending is encouraged to support the economy.

I also think it's an evil plot to drive up the suicide rate

@Waverly: I should indeed write greeting cards. Valentines for Bitter Singles. To boost my own personal economy

der Moench · Post by **der Moench** » Mon Feb 11, 2002 10:02 pm

Now this is comfortable ...

Well done, Der-draigen (where is the name from, anyway?). I'll join you, your Killian's, and your Roy Orbison with me, my Paulaner, and my Chris Isaak - same diff.

Why don't you tell me all about why men are idiots, I'll trade my war stories of cruel women, and we'll both have a good laugh ... or cry, depending on how many beers we have had.

Sailor Saturn · Post by **Sailor Saturn** » Mon Feb 11, 2002 10:04 pm

Originally posted by Der-draigen
Ever break up with someone just before Valentine's Day?

Yeah...my ex-girlfriend broke up with me for the third time last Monday, though we never actually got back together after the first time she broke up with me, which was the day after my birthday last year.

For the first time in my life, I'm single and not looking.

*pulls out a Romulan Ale and puts on All My Ex's Live In Texas* Y'know, excluding the fact that I'm in Arizona rather than Tenessee, this song is pretty accurate about me.

Dottie · Post by **Dottie** » Mon Feb 11, 2002 10:11 pm

Valentines day? Hmpf, what a fraud.

And im *not* bitter btw

Bloodstalker · Post by **Bloodstalker** » Mon Feb 11, 2002 10:20 pm

Nice thread.

puts on B.B. King and opens a beer.

Thinks to himself, at the worst, I can drown my sorrows....at best I can pick up a vulnerable lady

der Moench · Post by **der Moench** » Mon Feb 11, 2002 10:43 pm

Oh, the irony!

I don't know what the advertising banners say where you are located, but in a cruel twist of fate, the banner at the top of my GameBanshee forum right now is "Roses, roses, roses - from flower.com!" Argh. Twist the knife, why don't you?

Sailor Saturn · Post by **Sailor Saturn** » Mon Feb 11, 2002 11:30 pm

Re: Oh, the irony!

Originally posted by der Moench
I don't know what the advertising banners say where you are located, but in a cruel twist of fate, the banner at the top of my GameBanshee forum right now is "Roses, roses, roses - from flower.com!" Argh. Twist the knife, why don't you?

That's what is at the top of my page right now while I'm typing this.

On AIM earlier, there was an ad for romance novels. ¬_¬

Bloodstalker · Post by **Bloodstalker** » Mon Feb 11, 2002 11:37 pm

I got an online dating service ad in my e-mail today.....

Does EVERYONE know my shame?

Morlock · Post by **Morlock** » Tue Feb 12, 2002 2:07 am

Why do you think I put gangsters in my hobbies section?
Al Capone is my hero for the St. Valentines day massacere- he killed 7 of his rivals specificaly to ruin that day- originaly he was going to do it on New years.

"I saw these exotic dancer at hugh's bachelor party"

"Hugh didn't have a bachelors party"

"We had one for him"

"Bart..."

"Alright, I went to a strip club"

(You see- the Simpsons deal with every possible situation!)

Maharlika · Post by **Maharlika** » Tue Feb 12, 2002 2:30 am

I CAN empathize...

Originally posted by Morlock

"I saw these exotic dancer at hugh's bachelor party"

"Hugh didn't have a bachelors party"

"We had one for him"

"Bart..."

"Alright, I went to a strip club"

(You see- the Simpsons deal with every possible situation!)

Ned would surely love that one!

*gets himself a Guiness while listening to all those "valentine angst"* Hey, fellas I DO KNOW what you guys are going through, like, been there, HAD that, and got the freaking scar

to wear it for eternity...

...but I'm married now, and happily at that.

But still, it doesn't change much that eeky bitterness whenever I remember having those doggone days in the past...

...as for VD, well, to hell with that yearly celebration!

I celebrate it with my wife (even if we're miles apart) on a daily business.

No, I'm not putting lemon in your scarred wound there...

... just reminding you that no matter what you have gone (and probably still going) through, somethings are bound to happen that would make you happy. (talking a phenomenon here not just an entity)

*plays U2's With or Without You

Cheers!

Rob-hin · Post by **Rob-hin** » Tue Feb 12, 2002 5:40 am

A friend of mine dumped her boyfriend ON valentine.... she's a bit strange

Der-draigen · Post by **Der-draigen** » Tue Feb 12, 2002 7:18 am

@der Moench: Der-draigen is a very old Gaelic name, from around the 12th century.

Cruel women? I'd like to hear it if you want to share. I'd like to think guys aren't the only predators who enjoy ripping people's hearts out and scattering the pieces so far abroad that they'll never all be found...

I'm getting the same pop-up ads. And helpful romance tips on my main ISP menu.

HighLordDave · Post by **HighLordDave** » Tue Feb 12, 2002 7:28 am

Here are some anti-Valentine's Day links for all of you miserable people. Enjoy!

Der-draigen · Post by **Der-draigen** » Tue Feb 12, 2002 7:34 am

Thanks HLD!

That is hilarious and much-needed.

Why don't we add some scholarly input here, just so this won't end up in a drunken weep-fest? It can now be a scholarly drunken weep-fest

I'd like to examine some of the reasons why people hurt each other so excruciatingly. Is it just selfishness?...Is it hormones?...Is it upbringing, kind of like cultural brainwashing?...

Of course we don't have to talk about this stuff. Just thought I'd throw it out there and see what comes up.

Minerva · Post by **Minerva** » Tue Feb 12, 2002 8:51 am

Originally posted by Waverly
Der-draigen. You really should write greeting cards. *wiping away a tear* Will you be my anti-Valentine? We can celebrate by drinking too much and flaming happy couples

Where are you going to flame first?

I'm busy working on the 14th. Washing dishes in a posh restaurant after happy couples had romantic dinner.

How sad...

CM · Post by CM » Tue Feb 12, 2002 8:58 am

Yeah this up coming hellday is the worst.
I will join you guys and drown my sorrows in my tea!

KidD01 · Post by **KidD01** » Tue Feb 12, 2002 9:57 am

Nice Club ! I think I'll join in

I ain't that focus on looking the other half these days, business kept me busy and that all that matters for now.....except for my beloved ZX-9

*open a bottle of whisky and sit on the porch looking far away with cigar on mouth*